Question

TRUE OR FALSE - ACCOUNTING (70 POINTS) - IF FALSE EXPLAIN WHY

1. If the adjusting entry to recognize expired auto insurance at the end of the period is inadvertently omitted, insurance expense will be understated and net income overstated.
2. The book value of an asset is the difference between the cost of an asset and the accumulated depreciation.
3. Accumulated depreciation is reported on the income statement.
4. A company depreciates its equipment $600 a year. The adjusting entry on December 31 is a: debit to Depreciation Expense, $600, and a credit to Accumulated Depreciation, $600.
5. Cash and other assets that are reasonably expected to be realized in cash, sold, or consumed less than one year after the balance sheet date are called current assets.
6. Manufacturing equipment is an example of a current asset.
7. Rent Expense is a permanent account and it appears on the balance sheet.
8. Assets, liabilities, and stockholders' equity accounts are permanent accounts and do not get closed at the end of the period.

Answer 1

1. True
2. True
3. False - Accumulated depreciation is a “contra asset” account
4. True
5. True
6. False - More than 12 months is long term
7. False - Temporary and it appears on the income statement
8. True